1976 Citroen GS vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen GS would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1976 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 679 kg more than 1976 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Citroen GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen GS | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | GS | Forester |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1015 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |
